TINKERS FARM

Tinkers Farm, in stunning Northwest Tasmania, is the brainchild of a husband-and-wife team who are passionate about supporting people with their mental health, neurodiversity and learning needs. Sefronia is a Nurse Practitioner and Credentialed Mental Health Nurse and Matt is a qualified teacher and freelance inventor with a passion for supporting people with ADHD.

Free 30min Introductory Session

Contact us today to book a free introductory session and see how we can help you.

Learn about our services

  • Animals have a powerful impact on mental health and these 1:1 sessions use animals and nature to support people to find inner peace. This is a gentle, trauma informed approach utilising horses and nature. Sessions are similar to traditional counselling/therapy but with added bonus of being outdoors in nature with these magnificent animals who can assist with self-regulation, grounding and building awareness.

    Sessions are held outside in the paddock with or without the horses from the ground (no riding).

    Cost: $182 per session.
    Concession rates and Medicare rebates may apply.

  • We help our neurodiverse clients by offering a tailored package of:

    Social skills coaching

    Study skills coaching

    Emotional regulation skill development

    Flexible thinking and Problem solving skills

  • Run by both a mental health nurse and qualified teacher we assess your child’s needs and run fun and engaging sessions to increase confidence, promote self-efficacy, foster connections, learn valuable reading and maths skills and carry these new skills into the classroom.

    Students interact with horses from the ground, while using toys and props to identify obstacles and learn five critical reading skills - phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.

    Sessions run for 45min.

    Cost: $182 per session with discounts for a package of 10 sessions.
    Concession rates may apply.

  • We can offer a range of professional development opportunities. Some of the programs we have on offer include:

    Medicine and Horses - An interactive program that teaches medical and nursing staff the importance of listening, communication, compassion and bedside manner.

    ADHD in Schools - Training for teachers around ADHD and how to support students.

    ADHD in the workplace - How to get the best result for you company and employees by encouraging divergent thinking and problem solving.

    Mental Health in the Workplace - A program for supporting workers to debrief and engage in self-care and mindfulness. Suitable for any sized business either after a serious incident or pre-emptively to support a positive workplace culture.